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Primula alpicola

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 16"-20"
  • W: 10"-16"

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Primula alpicola plant details

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Primula alpicola, the moonlight primrose, has clusters of fragrant, bell-shaped, nodding flowers in shades of lavender, purple, white, cream, and yellow in June and July. The linear, matte-green leaves are 10-20 cm long and flower stems can be 20-75cm high.

Gardening facts about Primula alpicola plant

How to Grow Primula alpicola

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • lavender
    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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